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The European Comission and European Parliament employees wear tailor-made clothes made in Belmonte by Torfal, a subsidiary of Torre Confecções group, which specialises in work and protective clothing. Other companies in Torfal’s portfolio include the public transportation of Paris (RATP- Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, counting with 60 thousand workers), the Valencia railways, the airline TAP, the national railway CP and Banco CTT.
The corporative contracts for the supply of clothing differ according to the companies and the contest conditions. In the case of the European Union, the clothing delivered is not only custom-made but also allows every worker to choose the style (slim-fit or over-size), fabric and even the colour, with a personalized delivery in Brussels.
Founded in 1975, Torre Confecções employs over 300 workers, in Belmonte, whose main focus is the manufacture of ceremonial (for special events such as weddings, baptisms and galas) and classic suits, with the overwhelming majority being sold under its own brand.
Roberto Vicente and Thomas Pina are Torre’s own brands, the latter featuring a more Italian cut to appease this market, spread through a network of agents across Italy. A small part of its production is made under a private label regime for Massimo Dutti.
Manuel Luís Goucha is one of the celebrities dressed by Torre, present in Spain, France and Italy through its branch stores.